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Azalea Hotel **** Hotel
Heritage **** Hotel
Jan Brito **** Relais
Oud Huis Amsterdam hotel **** Romantik
Pandhotel **** Essential
Brugge Introduction
Top
Sites Religion has played
a pivotal role in shaping this city. The key buildings to see are the
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk (Church of Our Lady) - whose steeple is the
tallest brick Culture Shopping British visitors will no doubt need little encouragement to beef-up their channel hop with a visit to a local supermarket. Belgian beer is top tasting and great value, as is the chocolate. Petrol (gasoline) prices are substantially lower than the UK (and, at press, lower than France too) so fill up your tank before you return. Nightlife Belgian food is second to none. Ask for a recommendation from the helpful hotel staff or simply take a stroll through the cobbled streets until you find the place of your choice. Moules Frites (Mussels with French fries) is a great local dish available in many eateries, our pick for this and other seafood is Breydel-De Coninck (Breidelstraat 24, Tel: 050 339 746). For upmarket fare try goose liver with truffled potatoes at De Karmeliet (Reservations essential. Langestraat 19, Tel: 050 338 259). Beer lovers will already know that Belgium brews some of the finest ale in the world. A good place for the thirsty (and hungry) to hunt out is Straffe Hendrik (Walplein 26), a daytime pub with brewery attached. Hotels Essential Info Weather - Typical northern European/continental climate, with often hot summers and cold winters. Airports Useful Links
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The
Flemish medieval city of Brugge (or Bruges to Belgium's French speakers)
is a top spot for a relaxing, yet culture-driven, short break.
galleries
and museums or just gaze at the wonderful architecture around you, make
sure you leave the car behind. The centre of the city is small and vehicle
use is severely restricted. First stop should be the medieval square and
focal point of the city; the Burg. Next up, immerse yourself in the architecture
of the city with a canal trip (5 euros) or horse-drawn carriage ride (22
euros).
construction
in the world) - that houses Michelangelo's small Madonna and Child
and the Heilig-Bloed Basiliek (Basilica of the Holy Blood) - with
a vial purported to contain drops of Christ's blood. Also worth a look
is the Begijnhof, the white-washed former home of the Beguines.
The Beguines were widows of fallen crusaders who lived a benevolent and
devout life in the city. They moved out in 1930 and a Benedictine
community now occupies the building.
Have
a good look around to compare quality and prices and beware recommendations
from guides as they will probably be on a cut from the shop in question.
That said, there are some lovely boutiques in town and some bargains well
worth seeking out.
